Practice Methods Of Estimating Evapotranspiration (19.5)

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Question 1.
What does the Blaney-Criddle method use to estimate ET?
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Think about the two primary inputs of this method.
Question 2.
Is the Hargreaves method complex?
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Focus on temperature as the main factor.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is an empirical method for estimating ET?
- Penman-Monteith
- Blaney-Criddle
- Energy Balance
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Consider which method uses regression and observational data.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Penman-Monteith Method is only applicable in arid regions.
- True
- False
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Think about its usage across various climates.
Question 5.
Using climatological data, estimate the weekly ET for a crop given a max temperature of 28°C, a min of 12°C, and 60% daylight hours.
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Make sure to calculate the daily mean temperature first!
Question 6.
Describe an ideal scenario for using the Energy Balance Method and provide the rationale.
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Think about where energy balance data would be most reliable.

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